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the program had about $26 billion in losses just last year following superstorm sandy. guest: the $26 billion is the aggregate debt in the treasury. when they don't have enough premium to pay off the claims, they borrow from the federal treasury. even if you go to the one storm from new jersey, if they took in $3.5 billion last year, they had to pay out $6 billion? it is insolvent. that's why we started the reform practice. it is a vicious cycle. we are encouraging both development and people to live in harm's way. in some ways, it is a very bizarre system in the fact that these subsidies actually encourage risky behavior which then we pay out for later. there seeing some of properties -- about 20% of the total properties in the program -- there is about 5.5 million number of insured properties around the country -- 20% of those are subsidized. sometimes they pay less than half of what they should actually be paying under a real risk-based system. the phone numbers are on your screen. at can send us an e-mail journal@c-span.org. anytime there is flooding or storm damage
the program had about $26 billion in losses just last year following superstorm sandy. guest: the $26 billion is the aggregate debt in the treasury. when they don't have enough premium to pay off the claims, they borrow from the federal treasury. even if you go to the one storm from new jersey, if they took in $3.5 billion last year, they had to pay out $6 billion? it is insolvent. that's why we started the reform practice. it is a vicious cycle. we are encouraging both development and people...
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Apr 11, 2013
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sandy release package in january as well, that was also the case in february with the passage of the violence against women act that included protections for members of the lgbt community, native americans and immigrants. that was all done as a result of the leadership of nancy pelosi, her vision, a unified democratic conference, and she is doing a tremendous job and will do anything better job as the next speaker of the united states congress. host: last call for hakeem jeffries comes from that converge, independent -- comes from upon roush, independent line. caller: good morning. i don't see where there is any agreement on republicans or democrats in the last few years. a little question -- do you see any future that you all going to finally agree on something to get this country moving? i guess the last two years, there has been so much disagreement on both sides of the aisle that this country is not moving ahead and you are seeing the problems it may. guest: oh, i certainly think that the class of the 113th congress, freshman democrats and republicans were sent to congress with a
sandy release package in january as well, that was also the case in february with the passage of the violence against women act that included protections for members of the lgbt community, native americans and immigrants. that was all done as a result of the leadership of nancy pelosi, her vision, a unified democratic conference, and she is doing a tremendous job and will do anything better job as the next speaker of the united states congress. host: last call for hakeem jeffries comes from...
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host: the house approved $50.5 billion in disaster relief funding for victims of superstorm sandy by a vote of 241-180. now the bill goes to the senate for approval. offto offset part of the bill was defeated by republicans. we will get your take on president obama's decision to address the gun-control issue, sidestepping congressional approval. 202-585-3882 for all others. you can post your comments on facebook or send us a tweet. or send us an e-mail. president obama later this morning will be outlining the recommendations put forth by vice president joe biden. part of them will be some executive action. this is from our website, c- span.org. the president may also announced several executive orders which will take effect immediately to curb the violence. so, the assault weapons ban and those sorts of things need congressional approval. president obama will take some sort of executive action and we will talk about that later this morning. 11:45 a.m. eastern time as when we expect the president. look for our coverage. on coverage on the executive orders, do you support that idea by
host: the house approved $50.5 billion in disaster relief funding for victims of superstorm sandy by a vote of 241-180. now the bill goes to the senate for approval. offto offset part of the bill was defeated by republicans. we will get your take on president obama's decision to address the gun-control issue, sidestepping congressional approval. 202-585-3882 for all others. you can post your comments on facebook or send us a tweet. or send us an e-mail. president obama later this morning will...
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sandy, and yet this bill fails to fund the army corps of engineers. this was a wholesale government shutdown and all that is offered is a piecemeal reopening. you have burned down the entire house but offer only to rebuild the kitchen. hat is a shameful dir election direliction of duty. it is unconscionable, unnecessary, unreasonable and unjust and it's time to get back to doing the business of the american people. let's reopen the entire government. vote no on this piecemeal approach. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york yields back. the gentlelady from ohio reserves. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. frelinghuysen: mr. chairman, i'm pleased to recognize the gentleman from texas, a member of the armed services committee, mr. thornberry, for two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized for two minutes. mr. thornberry: mr. speaker, i commend the gentleman from new jersey for his leadership and for bringing this measure to the floor. the bill he brought to the floor on wednesday, just the day before yeste
sandy, and yet this bill fails to fund the army corps of engineers. this was a wholesale government shutdown and all that is offered is a piecemeal reopening. you have burned down the entire house but offer only to rebuild the kitchen. hat is a shameful dir election direliction of duty. it is unconscionable, unnecessary, unreasonable and unjust and it's time to get back to doing the business of the american people. let's reopen the entire government. vote no on this piecemeal approach. the...
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in 2012 before superstorm sandy hit the eastern seaboard acquires that government insured premiums for the property owners in flood prone the agents -- flood prone regions -- happening in d.c. this week, the association of unmanned vehicles is holding their annual meeting. we will have guests from the center, talking about the issue of aerial aircraft and unmanned vehicles being used in land and sea. we are covering a couple of different programs from the convention at 9 a.m. on cspan2. the association for unmanned vehicle systems will hold a conference on what is being used, the latest technology. at 1 p.m. they will be talking of using theses unmanned systems and the privacy indications they have. look for coverage on c-span at 1 p.m. live and then go to our website, c-span.org for more information. tom is from texas, hello. my comment is that it would be helpful to us viewers if you would asks your -- if you would ask your guests to indicate their income level and how much they are paying for health insurance. i noticed that a lot of times there is a mixup in between what health car
in 2012 before superstorm sandy hit the eastern seaboard acquires that government insured premiums for the property owners in flood prone the agents -- flood prone regions -- happening in d.c. this week, the association of unmanned vehicles is holding their annual meeting. we will have guests from the center, talking about the issue of aerial aircraft and unmanned vehicles being used in land and sea. we are covering a couple of different programs from the convention at 9 a.m. on cspan2. the...
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we could choose to believe superstorm sandy of the most intense drought in decades in the most intense wildfire some states of ever see were all just a coincidence, or we can choose to believe in the overwhelming judgment of science and act before it is too late. [applause] the good news is, we can make meaningful process on the issue while driving strong economic growth. if congress will not act soon to protect future generations, i will. i will direct -- [applause] i will direct my cabinet to come up with executive actions we could take now it did the future to reduce pollution, prepare communities for the process -- consequences of climate change in speed the transition to a more sustainable sources of energy. host: present all of his fourth state of the union address, the first of his second administration and the 222nd speech given by a president. we are getting your reaction here this morning. -- the president on his fourth state of the union address. he talked about new spending for education, as well as media fracturing jobs. in the opinion page of "usa today" says this -- we w
we could choose to believe superstorm sandy of the most intense drought in decades in the most intense wildfire some states of ever see were all just a coincidence, or we can choose to believe in the overwhelming judgment of science and act before it is too late. [applause] the good news is, we can make meaningful process on the issue while driving strong economic growth. if congress will not act soon to protect future generations, i will. i will direct -- [applause] i will direct my cabinet to...
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sandy." the republican governor says he disagrees with president obama on 95% of things, but that he was really doing his job after the storm try to get help for his state. turning to politics, former republican south carolina governor mark sanford and the democrats for a elizabeth colbert busch debate tonight for the first time in their race for the state's first congressional district seat. the candidates and green party candidate eugene plant will compete may 7 in a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat once held by tim scott. the citadel is hosting the event, starting at 7:00. you can wash it on c-span or listen to on c-span radio. elderly survivors of the holocaust and veterans who helped liberate them are gathering for what could be their last big reunion at the holocaust memorial museum. former president bill clinton and a nobel peace prize laureate, " dedicated the museum at its opening in 1993, will deliver the keynote speeches for as it marks its 20th anniversary. l
sandy." the republican governor says he disagrees with president obama on 95% of things, but that he was really doing his job after the storm try to get help for his state. turning to politics, former republican south carolina governor mark sanford and the democrats for a elizabeth colbert busch debate tonight for the first time in their race for the state's first congressional district seat. the candidates and green party candidate eugene plant will compete may 7 in a special election to...
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sandy. new york is poised to become the first state to act in response to the mass shooting in newtown, connecticut, keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and banning assault weapons. president obama has in hand to the recommendations from joe biden on gun-control and will push for action. the front page of the washington journal says president obama escalates the fight on the w economy. is the debt ceiling negotiable? your thoughts? send us a tweet or post your comment on facebook. you can also send us an e-mail. president obama held his last official news conference of the first term yesterday in the east room of the white house. here's what he had to say on the debt ceiling debate. [video clip] >> republicans and congress have two choices. they can act responsibly and pay america's bills or they can act irresponsibly and put america through another economic crisis. but they will not collect ransomed in exchange for not crashing the american economy. the financial well-being of
sandy. new york is poised to become the first state to act in response to the mass shooting in newtown, connecticut, keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and banning assault weapons. president obama has in hand to the recommendations from joe biden on gun-control and will push for action. the front page of the washington journal says president obama escalates the fight on the w economy. is the debt ceiling negotiable? your thoughts? send us a tweet or post your comment on facebook....
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sandy and are covered substantial amount of those revenues. host: do we know how much damage the storm caused? guest: we are actually still tallying that for amtrak. we are well up into the hundreds of millions of dollars. because of the salt water entering the tunnels, and when the end of the tunnels and not only caused havoc with the ballast and the rails and so forth, it was the wiring, the signal systems, everything that was in those tunnels that were not really exposed that have now been exposed. talking to joseph boardman, president and ceo of amtrak, you take your calls and comments. just announced the new ridership numbers for fiscal year 2013, up from fiscal year 2012. of thes a few numbers most recent years for you. our phone lines are open, if you want to call and have questions for him. host: on the subject of being outside the u.s., how does amtrak ridership compared to rail systems in europe? guest: oh, we're just a very small amount in comparison. .urope has a rail culture we have a great board of directors and are chair man --
sandy and are covered substantial amount of those revenues. host: do we know how much damage the storm caused? guest: we are actually still tallying that for amtrak. we are well up into the hundreds of millions of dollars. because of the salt water entering the tunnels, and when the end of the tunnels and not only caused havoc with the ballast and the rails and so forth, it was the wiring, the signal systems, everything that was in those tunnels that were not really exposed that have now been...
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sandy last october. there is this story from weather.com. new jersey rolled out some of its big guns on friday to proclaim that the shore is back following hurricane sandy. governor chris christie and the cast of jersey shore to tell the audience that the state is ready for summer fun. fun,ct, they even hired the rock band. more from commencement speeches to the class of 2013. this from vice presidential republican nominee and congressman paul ryan who is the chair of the house budget committee as he addressed students at the benedictine college in kansas. [video clip] >> after i was elected to congress, i was young. i had to wrestle with many issues, both as a representative and as a catholic. , ii wrestled with my views kept noticing two themes in my beliefs. both of which come from catholic social teaching. .olidarity and subsidiary that sounds kind of intimidating, right? it is simple. solidarity is this belief that we are all in this together, so we must be good to one another. we must be generous w
sandy last october. there is this story from weather.com. new jersey rolled out some of its big guns on friday to proclaim that the shore is back following hurricane sandy. governor chris christie and the cast of jersey shore to tell the audience that the state is ready for summer fun. fun,ct, they even hired the rock band. more from commencement speeches to the class of 2013. this from vice presidential republican nominee and congressman paul ryan who is the chair of the house budget committee...